BY MICHAEL RINKER
Press Staff
Members of an interagencN
committee formed to prepare for
the county's growth kicked around
a few ideas on how to pay for the
services that will be needed - in-
cluding a half-cent sales tax. higher
property taxes and a temporary
moratorium on new\ construction.
Eight representatives from the
county, citN of Macclenny, town of
Glen St. Mary. the school board,
the county property appraiser and
the Northeast Florida Regional
Planning Council met April 7 at
City Hall.
Based on residential projects al-
ready approved, Cathy Rhoden,
county planning director, laid out
some of the projected needs in ba-
sic categories such as police,
fire/rescue, recreation and trans-
portation.
She said the count, 'will need
four to eight additional deputies; a
new library: a fire station in
Sanderson and another one in Mac-
clennm, each with two rescue units
and four personnel: four more soft-
ball fields 'with concession facili-
ties: parks: and improvements to
roads, such as building shoulders
and turn lanes.
Despite ith enactmen ti f imp:i.a
f tees last year by the city and count\
- and by extension the school
board - the additional revenue %will
not cover the costs for additional
sern ices needed to accommodate
growth.
The committee, first proposed
earlier this year by Nlacclenny ciht
commissioner Phil Rhoden, was
formed to foster integrated plan-
ning for grow' th.
At last- Thursday 's meeting.
school superintendent Paula Barton
asked whether the county can
legally enact a moratorium to stop
grow th.
The school district, already
strained by a high number of stu-
dents, will be especially hard hit b,
grow th. Ms. Barton and facilities
director Denn) Wells said the dis-
trict will be anywhere from 122
percent to 127 percent of its level
of ser' ice. meaning it will need
more buildings and buses.
Ed Lehman, director of planning
and development for the Northeast
Florida Regional Planning Council,
said, "You can't even start planning
until you hit 120 percent, then
you're already behind the eight
ball."
He also answered Ms. Barton's
question about a moratorium, say-
ing the county cannot enact one
simply to "catch tip," but must
have specific plans in place.
Ms. Rhoden said she didn't
think the county commission
would have a problem with a mora-
torium.
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Drutmmuin. food, authentic crafts and traditional dancing anr iCtst 'mne of the
,i/ li.hilts of the Cherokee of Geor.a .-nniiiuil nSpiin Po;wo that took place inl
St. Georgc. Ca.. lnst weekend A powa'po' ,Les NaitLVe A-'ericLas an topopi tutn-
tyl to reconnect with their cultural ,and spiritual root. . Accordin-g to tribal i'nmem-
ber and elder Ralph Crews, the/ powwow is also a homecominiiig cathcrig hld to
foster friendsluip and good relations among all peoples regardless ot race or creed.
Above: Ladies lead their partnet:s in a liWely inter-tribal couple's dance. Left: .4
dancer known as Lightfoot is resplendent in a bobcat headdress. Below: Under
the trees on a private section ot the compound, Tribal elder Rcveiend Ralph
Crews visits with Chief Gilte, MaIrtin and lhts wifr \ernice tribal mother to their
Cherokee of Georgta organization. The organization owns the propertil in St.
George where the poww'ou' is held twice a 0eat and has plans to build a tradi-
tional cedar pole conference hiousC and nIezI board walks to accommodate larger.
crot'ds of visitors r.Phor�, b:boe, Lar~mgan

Ex-county manager ws signing contest in Texas

BY JIM NMcGAULEY
Press Publisher
People around Baker Counts,
know w' ho Josie Davis is for a num-
ber of reasons.
He's a former counts property
appraiser.
He's a former county manager.
He's a former policeman.
He's a former truck driver.
He's a realtor.
Add this to your list. Josie Davis
'of Glen St. Mary is the reigning
winner of the Jim Reeves Sound
Alike competition.
And that means, in the opinion of
the judges on hand March 18 at the
annual competition in the country
legend's hometown of Carthage,
Texas,' amateur singer Josie Davis.
sounds more like Gentleman Jim
Reeves than the four other finalists.
So, how did this happen?
"I've always liked Jim Reeves
and Marty Robbins, and people al-
ways told me I sounded like Gen-
'tleman Jim," said Mr. Davis.
"One of Jim Reeves' nephews,
John Rex Reeves, does a sound-
alike show in Branson, Mo. and I
learned about the contest on his
website."
Josie, his wife Pam and fellow
amateur singer Jimmy Barton and
wife Annette of Macclenny drove
out to east Texas for the contest. It
was held in the auditorium of the

, high school in Carthage that mor-
, ing.
"I didn't think I'd win it so I
guess you could say it was a lark,"
the 63-year-old Glen St. Mary na-
tive said in a recent interview.
He sang just one Reeves hit,
Adios Amigo, in the brief perfor-
, ance, and that was enough to con-
vince the judges
he deserved the
title - until next
March 'when
they do it all
again.
As the win-
ner, he took the
stage that
evening for the
finale and an en-
core. He brought
home a plaque
commemorating
the honor.
Country mu-
sic purists know
all about Jim
Reeves. They,
called him
"Gentleman
Jim" because of
his smooth de-
liery that
brought a coun-
try flavor to the
popular crooning
singing style of

that era.
He was one of the first "cross-
over" artists topping the country
and pop charts in the 1950s and
1960s. He first smash hit was Mexi-
can Joe and it remained a top seller
53 weeks.
Josie Davis was a big country
and rock fan back in the 1950s and

his love for music remained more
on the listening side.
"I was too bashful to ever sing in
public, and the first time I did was
in church," he recalls.
He's played and sang in a num-
ber of local bands through the
years, and more recently produced
a CD of his favorites, all with

kareoke background music.
It's titled "Gentleman Josie."
He owns sound equipment and
performs at public functions with
his kareoke review - events like
birthday .parties and wedding recep-
tions.
.Like many kareoke artists, he
gets other people in the act, party-
goers with widely
varying musical
talent.
Josie Davis
plans to be there
for the 2007
Reeves sound-
alike competition,
but he won't enter
as the reigning
champ.
Will the Jim
Reeves title in-
crease his local
bookings?
He doesn't
much think so, and
it doesn't much
matter. He sings
because he likes it,
and it brings back
the sounds of 40-
45 years ago -
back in the days of
' the transistor radio
S and the Top 40.

Josie Davis with Jim Reeves' only surviving sister.

Macclenny,

county will

split costs to

update 23A

BY MICIHEL RINKER
Press Staff
The simmering issue of who will
foot the bill for improvements to
County Road 23A nearly boiled
over Tuesday night, but the respec-
tihe leaders of Baker County and
the city of Macclenny backed off
before it became overheated.
As a result, representatives from
the two governing bodies will get
together to decide what needs to be
done and how the costs %%ill be ap-
portioned.
County commission chairman
Alex. Robinson was Tuesday's
meeting of the Macclenny city
commission to discuss an interlocal
agreement for impro% ing the coun-
ty road that is becoming increas-
ingly overburdened by new devel-
opments located within the city.
At an earlier meeting, there'd
been confusion over whether there
%%as an agreement already in place,
but as it turned out it was simple. a
"gentlemen's agreement" under
which the two agencies general)
agreed to work together, according
to Macclenny mayor GarN Dopson.
"It's a county road but 'we real-
ize we hale responsibility there,
too." he said. "And we'll take care
of our responsibility.
"I don't think we're going to be
hard-nosed about it."
Mr. Robinson talked about
whether the developers could be
made to contribute. He was refer-
ring to Sands Pointe, Rolling
Meadows. Broken Oak and Barber
Plantation (planned for the former
golf course property).
"Between four developers, they
should be able to resurface 23A to
23B," he said.
The mayor had pointed to the
turn lanes promised b\ the Barber
Plantation developers. Mr. Dopson
sold the property to them last year.
Mr. Robinson. ho weer, said.
"those turn lanes aren't helping the
pitiful shape of 23A."
The mayor then pointed out that
traffic from increased development
in the north count\ area will also
burden the road.
He then appeared to become de-
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(From Page one) ' nif," Mr. Stone said. "I'ni odly
fensive, saying he wouldn't accept here to make it better... as pleasing
Mr. Robinson putting the onus on as I possibly can."
the city. He wants to build office or
"I didn't say it was a city warehouse facilities and was con-
thing," the commissioner respond- sidering asking for the property to
ed. be designated light industrial.
The mayor responded, "I'm not "The neighbors might feel more
willing to sit here and do all the comfortable that n's not industri-
county roads in the city." al," said city manager Gerald Dop-
Mr. Robinson said "there must son.
be a misunderstanding... I only Mr. Stone, who said he worked
mentioned four developments that for the company 30 years and has
have been incorporated into the owned it for about two, said he
city." will make it more "community-
Mr. Dobson, admitting he may oriented," including landscaping
have been "over sensitive," said, and a barrier hedgerow. "
"I'm not fussin' with you." * Had second readings for re-
In a final exchange, he said, "I zonings of the old county health
must have misunderstood." department property (for a Wal-
To which Mr. Robinson replied greens drugstore) and the former
tersely, "You must have." golf course (the Barber Plantation
. The mayor suggested the city development). '
and county engineers might be * Had the first reading of a re-
able to develop a formula for how zoning ordinance that will allow
much each should pay. American Enterprise Bank to build
In other action at Tuesday's an office building on about a third
meeting, commissioners: , of an acre on south Fifth Street just
* Approved $20,000 for im- south of Macclenny Nursing and
provements to Railroad Avenue as Rehab.
part of the downtown revitaliza- The rezoning - from residential
tion project. to commercial - brings the parcel
Area business owners, who are in line with adjacent property, ac-
spearheading the effort, would like cording to the city manager..
to see it converted to a two-way * Changed the city's port-o-let
street with angled parking on the vendor from Farmer Johns to Pit
south side. Plans also call for land- Stop, contingent upon the compa-
scaping and lighting. ny agreeing to provide handi-
"I'm very willing to us.e capped-accessible units if the need
$20,000 to start ... to show our arises.
commitment to revitalization," Pit Stop actually charges a high-
Mayor Dopson said. er monthly rate - $57 versus
* Advised Les Stone of LV Hi- Farmer Johns' $55 - but it's close
ers that he should seek special ex- enough that the city may choose
ceptions rather than a blanket -re- the higher bid because the compa-
zoning to make improvements to ny is owned and operated in Baker
his property between Florida Av- County..
enue and Mclver Street. Farmer is based in Callahan.
"It's an eyesore to the commu- * Heard from Sharon Boyett,

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who proposed the city build'a
walking trail. Commissioners ex-
pressed general support for the
idea. Ms. Boyett will be part of a
committee, along with Commis-
sioner Richard Johnson, city man-
ager-Dopson and the city's engi-
neer and/or planner to investigate
potential locations, the cost and
possible grants to allay those costs.
SAccepted a $10,000 bid from
Mitch Canaday to remove homes
and debris from three properties
condemned by the city - 683.
Lewis Street ($3600), 522 Joan
Street ($4200) and 531 Nihth
Street ($2200),

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(From Page one)
Mr. Rhoden",aid. '"1 don't think
anyone wants to be the one who
cries wolf, but what we're hearing
at this table is that we may be at.
that point."
He said the city is "kind of
maxed out with sewer," and won't
* be approving more connections
until it gets permitting to increase
capacity.
He asked property appraiser
Tim Sweat for a projection of tax
revenue based on approved con-
struction.
Ms. Barton then told the group
that the school board has told her
to begin .looking into a half-cent
sales tax for school construction.
She said the proposal would be
subject to a voter referendum',
probably in 2008, if the board de-
cides to move ahead with the idea.
"The crisis is here with the
kids," she said.
Macclenny. city manager Gerald
Dopson raised the issue of increas-
ing the ad valorem tax rate.
He noted that it's not just new
residents driving growth.

",, Nat've families are having
kids, grandkids... do we wantcr'
try to make it up on new county
residents, then exempt our native
families?
"New growth shouldn't foot the
bill for everything."
Mr. Lehman replied, "Good
point."
After Tuesday's Macclenny city
commission meeting, Mr. Dopson
explained that he's not necessarily
advocating increased taxes, but
thinks that everything should be
on the table.
The growth committee has no
statutory authority, so it cannot en-
act taxes or a moratorium, but
members can brief their colleagues
on their various boards, who could
then take action.

"What's in a name? A rose by
any other name would smell as
sweet."
That's what Will Shakespeare
claimed at any rate. I'm not so sure
that the Bard of Avon was right.
Romeo and Ethel just doesn't have
the same effect as Romeo and Juli-
et.
I was listening to the ne\\s the
other day and it was describing
how Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Vice
President Dick "Deadeye" Che-
ney's former Chief of Staff. had fin-
gered President Bush for giN ing the
;okay to leak the name of a CIA
agent to the press.
The Democrats claim a "culture
of corruption" in the \Vhile House.
I claim that the problem is a "cul-
ture of bad nicknames." Scooter?
A guy named Scooter is Chief of
Staff to the next in line to the head
of the free \Norld?
Scooter is the guy who flips your
burgers not the guy who is giving
ad\ ice about putting troops in the
Congo. Scooter would fit in with
Fonzie and Potsie on reruns of
Happy Days, not brow beating
Conr 4men tou.-ei4 .dgalinsi an en-
ergy ax..
If that's not bad enough, we've
got a president %ith a nickname.
W. What kind of nickname is that?
It isn't really even a nickname. No
wonder his approval rating is dip-
ping toward the single digits. He's
got a single digit nickname.
The only other single digit nick-
name I can think of was Q from
James Bond. President Bush's nick-
name is even farther down the al-
phabet. Q at least had cool gadgets.
W has Donald Rumsfeld.
The Secretary of Defense has his
own nickname. It's nothing quite as
cool as, W, but it is pretty descrip-
tive. The head of our armed forces,
the man in charge of defending this
country and our way of life is
called "Rummy."
That inspires confidence. When
I was growing up, the term rummy
was used to describe two things. If
you were a red nosed uncle who sat
around all day watching wrestling
and drinking a suitcase of beer, you
were called a rummy.
Rummy was also a term of deri-
sion similar to nerd or' dork. If
someone looked at you and shook
his head and said, "What a rum-
my," you knew that you weren't be-
ing complimented.
The Governor of California,
Arnold Schwartzenegggggggger-
rrrrr is nicknamed "The Termina-
tor." Some papers have started call-
ing him "The Govinator" when

Dear Editor:
I am extremely disappointed in
the County Commissioners after
the statement made by Alex
Robinson and Gordon Crews in the
paper last week. I believe before
Mr. Robinson made the statement
that he remembers $500,000 or
$600,000 was to go toward a new
building for seniors he should have
researched the information. The
seniors of this county (of which I
am one) have been continually put
on the backburner when it comes to
deciding which projects should get
funding. Mr. Robinson you are
senior and shame on you for not
pushing to provide an up-to-date

theyaren't calling h
names.
The Terminator is
cal nickname. Rumm
think of your Uncle
and snoring on the coi
ing room. The Terr
things done.
Granted, I don't kn0
tive a nickname like
tor is in inspiring a b
promise and working
was going into a mee
management \ ith a r
ripped a guy's arm off
been Conan the Barb
I'd be scoping out all t
instead of arguing for
Of course, from Arr
point of view, that's a g
Disgraced Speaker,
Tom Delay had a sin
nickname. Delay, who
nounced that he would
election, had the nick
Hammer," as Speaker
That's because he woi
hammer down on anyb
in his way.
- Unfortunately for I
into a much bigger
sledge- hammer called
who is looking into in
for illegal campaign
and other miscues. Oop
Democrats don't si
good nicknames. Ma\
problem i '.it h the De m
We can't get excited e
these guys to give then
because they don't see
personality. They are
and non-descript that t
spire nicknames.
I imagine that the
have a few undercove
for Hillary Clinton thai
able in this family new
matter of fact, I bet 1
Bill Clinton has one
might match up with
the Republicans call he
John Kerry didn't h
name, but I can think
him. Kerry, like Al (
him, was so bland an
that even his support
think of a really goo
vote for him.
I think he should be
"Mayonnaise" Kerry.
humorist Martin Mull s
could tell a white pec
mayonnaise they eat on
wiches. Mull claimed
could always tell some
white to the core becau
kitchen cabinet full of
Kerry and Gore are ful
naise. In fact, besides Je
I can't think of another
who is quite as full of
as Mayo 1 and Mayo 2.
I'll sign off for now w
come up with a nickna
self.

facility for your peers.
apparently does not feel
should receive any mon
county if the state a
grants come through. I
live in this county and
supported by this county
of the grants that com
Election time is comi
both of you should be di
can to ensure the senior
Baker County get a new
ter that will not only b
but will provide shel
emergency situations.

im other bad

a good politi-
iy makes you
Elmo, drunk
.uch in the liv-
minaior gets

b%% how effec-
The Termina-
)elief in com-
together. If I
ting on water
nan \\ho had
in a movie or
arian, I think
he exit routes
my position.
rrnollllddd's
good :hing. '
of the House
milar macho
recently an-
d not seek re-,
kname, "The
of the House.
uld slam that
body who got

Delay, he ran
hammer, a
a grand jury
ndicting him
fund raising
pS.
eem to have
be th.t's the
ocratic pariy;
enough about
m nicknames

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-m to have a My cats Isabell and Jemima trav-
all so bland eled with me when I moved to
hey don't in- Macclenny last December. They
behaved horribly 'during the six
Republicans hour drive from South Carolina,
r nicknames even though I had given them a vet-
I aren't print- approved tranquilizer to make trav-
'spaper. As a eling less stressful.
her husband Boy, oh boy, \ asi that ever a mis-
or two that take. Isabell had a terrible reaction
some things and lay in a half-crazed, half-drunk
r. stupor for the entire trip. She alter-
have a nick- nately tried to reach through the
k of one for carrier and rip my arm to pieces or
Gore before lapsed into unconsciousness for
id milktoast bried periods.
ers couldn't Her sister Jemima spent most of
d reason to the trip sprawled on her back, yowl-
'ing steadily until I thought I would
called John go mad and hurl' both of them into
Years ago, the marshes along highway 95 as I
said that you passed through Georgia.:
ople by the After such a rocky start, I am
n thqir sand- happy to report that both felines
,d that you have made the transition smoothly
ne who was and are in love with their new
ise he had a home. As cats go, these two are
mayonnaise. pretty lucky.
1 of mayon- I was worried about their ability
jerry Falwell, to adapt to being indoor/outdoor
-r American cats since all of their previous life
mayonnaise had been spent inside.
Not a single problem in that area,
vhile I try to however. My landlady has a won-
.me for my- derful enclosed backyard and these
two spend their time snoozing on
soft chair cushions under the porch,
in lounging in the sun beside the
}Ilng swimming pool and exploring the
hedges and fences around the
s house.
They chase buttlerflies and birds
Mr. Crews. and leave me presents of dead
that seniors lizards on the doorstep. Inside, they
ey from the sleep on the bed, have their own
nd federal shelf in a closet where they like to
The seniors nap, or sit between the floor-length
I should be curtain and the glass of the back
y regardless door watching whatever might be
ie through. happening in the backyard.
ing up and They have bowls of food and
going all you water inside and outside.
residents of Life is rough.
senior cen- One pleasant evening, I opened
benefit them the back doors for the fresh air as I
ter during prepared dinner. I kept hearing an
uncharacteristic thump noise and a
crunching sound. I finally went out
Macclenny to investigate.
There on the backporch, stuffing
it's face full of catfood, was a opos-
onday sum. And it wasn't shy. Even as I

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stepped out onto the porch, it hesi-
tated eating, but didn't run off. The
cats just sat on their chair, staring
indifferently.
I had plenty of opossums arid
racoons eating my cat's food when
I lived in the country, but I wasn't
expecting it in the city.
I wouldn't back down and nei-
ther would the opossum. It hissed at
me and I hissed back. That did it. I
don't know what I said in opossum
language but I got my point across.
The opossum stalked off in disgust
and disappeared into the shadows
of the shrubbery.
I'm kind to animals and will feed
anything, but cat food is expensive
and this guy was scarfing it down

like it was water. I haven't seen it
since but that doesn't mean it isn't
around because the, food keeps dis-
appearing fast. ,-
But that could also be due to the
fact that every other cat in the
neighborhood seems to be in the
habit of stopping by and helping
themselves, too. And periodically,
when she escapes from the house
across the street at night, my neigh-
bors' dog Sophie darts across the
road, eats all the catfood as fast as
she possibly can without choking to
death, rattles the bowls all over the
steps and then runs off again.
Guess I should just hang a sign'
on the door that says "a real sucker
lives here."

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Dear Editor:
Let me say that I am a realist
and a reasonably logical person. I
understand that according to the
National Agenda for Motorcycle
Safety report, published in 2000,
the most comprehensi\ e motorcy-
cle accident analysis study ever
conducted in the U.S., that most
motorcycle riders kill themselves.
The largest majority by traveling
faster than their skills or conditions
permit.
However, \ihen considering
responsible motorcycle riders, like
my fallen brothers White) Green,
Gene Pollard and Elick Driggers
III, most of us are killed by "a %ehi-
'cle turning left into the path of the
motorcycle, while failing to yield
the ultimate right of way."
The media's favorite dig at my
two-wheeled brothers and sisters -
Helmet, no helmet - is honestly a
complete. dodge of the serious, real
issue at hand. Ask anyone who
rides a motorcycle - your father,
your mother, your brother, your
city council person, your dentist,
your clerk of courts, your county
attorney, your preacher - how many
times they have heard " I didn't see
him.":
Since 1979, all motorcycles
sold in the U.S. have, by federal
law, a headlight that comes on any
time the motorcycle key is turned.
Most of us ha% e even added more
lights on our own because we are
tired of burying our brothers and
sisters for the rest of America's
right to drive like idiots.
In this day and age of cell
phones, eating on the run in the car,
applying makeup on the way to
work, riding with your pet in the
front seat with you, and always
being in too big of a hurry to get
where you are going, it is time for
America to stop breaking the law.
Stop and think about the fact that
you are in control of a 2000-3000
pound weapon that is killing hon-
est, hard working, loving, affec-
tionate, devout Christian men like
Whitey Green.
This is not an issue about one
person who made a bad decision, it
is about literally thousands of peo-
ple who are making bad decisions
day in and day out. Most impor-
tantly, it is about Whitey and Anne
and Misty and Robert and Tracey
and Marvin and Paul and Clark and
Gene and Kathy and Michael and
Amanda and Elick III and Elick II
and Wayne and Anna and Jennifer
and Elick IV.
This issue's solution does start
with one person, and that person is
you, America. A friend of mine
favors "murdercycle" to "motorcy-
cle." This friend, I am sure, would,
if he rode a motorcycle, more accu-
rately prefer "murdercars" to
"motorcars" when referring to
those of us who are responsible
motorcycle riders. Ride safely my
brothers and sisters, because as far
as we are concerned, America's car
drivers have a license to kill.

DENNIS ScHMITz, JR.
Glen St. Mary

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Bikers lead funeral procession for one of their own
Ds ight Green, who died in a traffic accident April 3. is taken from the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Alary, escorted by' a line of rid-
ers April d. Mr. Green, 65 was killed when a car pulled into the path of his Hlarlev Davidson as he traveled south on SR 121. accord-
ing to the Florida Highway Patrol. He nas taken to Shands Jacksonville. where lie died of niasi'e head iniluries several hours later
He was not wearing a helmet. Mr Green was a nursing supervisor ti the Northeast Florida State Hospital He was the second Baker
Couniian to die in a motorcycle accident tins year

Truck driver sentenced

to 3 years for trafficking

BY MICHAEL RINKER ed with the requirement that he un-
Press Staff dergo mental health and drug'alco-
Jdge David GIan on hol evaluation and treatment.
Circuit Judge David Glant on Hissecond violation came in
April 10 sentenced a 63-year-old October 2005, violathen he ailed to
Jacksonville truck drier to three st athome pending arrival of his
years in prison for trafficking in stay at home pending arrival of his
methamphetamineson trafficking in probation officer. For that, he w\'as
meDhamphelamines e sentenced to two dals in jail. with
Donald Ballard had been found cedit for t~o days already\ served.
credit for two days alreadN served.
guilty bN a Baker County jury Feb- The most recent violation was
ruarv 21. last month when he refused to sub-
According to court documents. mit to drug and alcohol tests re-
Mr. Ballard wkas at the weigh sta- quired b the terms of his proba-
tion on SR 121 north December tion. the term of hi prob-
29. 2004, when his tractor-trailer In another case April 10, Judge
was found to be overweight. Glant sentenced Da\ id Norman to
He consented to a safety inspec- seen days in jail. , ith credit for
lion inside the cab. . seen days already served, for vio-
The officer found 20 plastic rating probation.
packets, each containing about one Mr. Norman ' as gi en four
gram of meth. In all, it came to years probation in December 2004
23.5 grams. . after pleading no contest to bur-
The packets had been hidden in glary of a structure and grand
an eyeglass case. " -
Also i n co.urtp.nil 10, Jaames .....He violated 1.fiv"
Bullard. w\ho received fi'e Nears ion faiin o ie
probation for his part in Operation his community service and make
Blackberry two Nears ago. was courl-ordercd payments.
sentenced to 180 days in jail after
he w'as found guilty of violating
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Bullard, 26, of Macclenny, was * Rearend Ring &
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ry. a Florida Fish and Wildlife Transmission
Conservation Commission under-
cover investigation into illegal 959 W. Macclenny Ave.
hunting and fishing in Baker Macclennv
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He was charged with 14 counts
of illegal possession or sale of alli-
gators and deer.
Prosecutors dropped 13 counts
in exchange for Bullard's plea to
sale of illegal. taken deer meat. a Wo
third-degree felony. Quality,
In addition to the file years of
probation, he %as banned from PIC
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Driver Ed class
-. to be offered

A second non-credit summer
Driver Education /Traffic Safety
course is being offered by the Bak-
er County School District.
The class will be taught by cer-
tified instructors and will cover the
rules, regulations and necessary
skills of driving and traffic safety.
D.A.T.E. training (drug, alcohol
and traffic education) will be in-
cluded as well as a test for a learn-
er's' permit or operator's license.
You must be age 15 or older to
participate.
The dates of the class are Mon-
day, July 10 through Thursday, Ju-
ly 13 and will take place 7:30 am -
12:45 pm.
Space is limited and will be first
come, first served. Parents must
complete the registration form for
their children and submit a non-re-
fundable fee of $80.
Registration and fee deadline is
Thursday, May 18, at 4:00 pm.
Class registration will take place at
the Baker County Vocational and
Adult Education Office. 270 S.
Boulevard. East in Macclenny.
For Further information contact
Nancy Cain at 259-0403.

Unable to pass sobriety test

A Glen St. Mary man was ar-
rested April 6 for DUI after he was
stopped for careless driving.
Matthevw Floyd, 20, was driving
on Macclenny Avenue around
10:22 pm when Deputy Mark Hall
saw him accelerate to a high speed
then slam on his brakes to narrow.-
ly avoid hittlling a car stopped in
front of him.
The officer approached the sil-
\er Mustang and noticed the odor
of alcohol and that Mr. Floyd had
difficulty getting his license out of
his wallet.
*He became belligerent when
asked for his registration and proot
of insurance.
Dep. Hall told him he was giv-
ing him a ticket for careless dri-
ving and that Mr. Floyd needed to

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"No one will come and get me:
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he said.
The officer said if he was un-
willing to call someone, he would
conduct a DUI investigation to de-
termine Mr. Floyd's ability to dri-
ve the car.
If he \'as unable to pass it. he
would be taken to jail.
Mr. Floyd continued to be bel-
ligerent and uncooperative, so the
officer asked him to take roadside
sobriety tests.
"I'm not doing any [freaking]
exercises." he replied.
The officer arrested him and
cuffed him, then asked if he'd
changed his mind about doing the
tests.
"Get these [freaking] handcuffs
off me right now." was Mr.
Floyd's response.
He was taken to jail where a
breath test measured his blood al-
,cohol at .196 and .205.

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2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, April 21

Bent Creek Golf Club of Jacksonville

Tee off at 11:00 am (Check-in by 10:30 am)
Players not pre-registered will not be assigned on teams until each team has a
minimum of 3 players .
Name:
Address:
City: ___________ State: Zip: Phone:
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Business name at the tee and in newspaper.
Door Prize
Business will receive recognition at the tournament and in the newspaper.
Please complete the entry form and mail with check to:
Baker County Rotary Club
Attention: Joel Barber
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Macclenny, FL 32063
Limited to first 72 players
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Low BAC
V 'a-, "A Bryceville man who failed
.- ' - " roadside sobriety tests was arrest-
S,-. -" - ed April 7 on suspicion of DUIJI
P_."" but his blood alcohol content
..,. -turned out to be below the level at
which the state considers a driver
to be impaired.
Police obtained a urine sample
from Timothy Taylor to determine
"'" if he may have been under the in-
fluence of other drugs.
Deput, John Warren Hardin
\\as on routine patrol when he was
:. ' . stopped by a motorist who said a
silver Ford F150 pickup almost
ran into him in the parking lot of
the S&S convenience store on
,4"South Sixth Street near the inter-
. . state.
" .The officer saw the truck about
to pull out of the lot, so he drove
up behind it and activated his
lights and siren.
Mr. Taylor hesitated then
' wheeled onto Sixth Street headed
YMCA observes official groundbreaking for new pool north, nearI hitting another car.
.uSam Kuchang speaks ai ccremntoni'es.4pril S mark constructon .. the new Baker CBounr AIi I.C.- communtintn pool ttt, acutall' parking lot at Woodi's.
began lasit nionth .i twe 51 nllion ilciittlav, twucht %- ill include tan eillt-lane. 25-meter pool. oa 200?-square-foot bathhouse contatngH1ea parking lot at Woody's.
showers, chan.tmn rooms. a punp house. concession area, office and storage space. YAICA o ficials' woutin t .ge an lle2ac complenion He failed sobriety tests, but at
date, but iiu ' Ihke. s to be finisheldd hi carl/ snminr lMr. Kuchinng is director o1 voluhtteer services fort t-t .Vorithcast Fl.,rida State the jail a breath test measured his
Hospital and a mnd'mb r ri'he YIlC.4 b,..,trd of drecturs. Seated behind him aire )AICA tecitite director Shaw Easinan. Alacclenniv blood alcohol content at .023, be-
cmn commissioner lernon Benneui. Sheriff Je. DuDbson anid KerrY Dutleavv. of the BalAer Cowini Health Department low the threshold of .08.

Woman steals Swishers

A woman who stole three packs
of Swisher Sweets from a dow n-
town Macclenny convenience
store April 3 agreed a few days lat-
er to pay for the cigars prompting
the store owner to drop charges.
Debra Bradley, a clerk at the
Amoco at Macclenny Avenue. and
Sixth Street, told police she saw
the woman, later determined to be
Grace Church, of Macclenn.,
place the cigars in her purse.
Ms. Church then approached
the counter with a cup of ice and
asked for a pack of Newport ciga-
rettes.

ITakes jewely
Police arrested two boys and a
20-year-old woman April 3 for the
* burglary of a Glen St. Mary home.
The homeo% ner. Thomas Fras-
Serf. IT-policeTei noticed somie
items missing, and while dis-
cussing it with his wife she re-
called that a few% weeks ago she
noticed the curtain on the bath-
room w indow had been draped
over the toilet.
Later, one of the boys stopped
by the house on a Sunday when
she w\as usually in church.
Miscellaneous pieces of jewelry
and a Playstation console were re-
ported missing. The stuff was val-
ued at $1220.
Mr. Fraser suspected the box\,so
he put word out that if the items
were returned to him he wouldn't
get the boy in trouble.
The boy and his friend returned
some of the things, but the, said
the %\oman, Christy Nixon,
wouldn't give back whai she had.
The boys said it was Ms.,
Nixon's idea to break into the Mr.
Fraser's house because "he has
money.
When contacted by Deputy
David Morgan, she denied being
involved, but the officer found Mr.
Fraser's watch in her car.
The gang has been charged with
burglary of dwelling and grand
theft, both felonies.

Ms. Bradley told her she also
must pay for the cigars, but Ms.
Church threw $3.70 on the
counter. called to a male who ac-
companied her to the store, "Come
on Bubba. w\e got to go. Hurry!"
They got into a car driven by a
third person and took off south on
Sixth Street.
Deputy Garrett Bennett later
identified Ms. Church from the
store's surveillance tape.
He contacted her with the store
owner's proposition that she pay
for the cigars - valued at $5.96 -
and sta\ awa\ from the store.

Asks to finish smoking

crack before going to jail
A Glen St. MNar\ man caught "Sheriff's office!"
getting high in the woods April 8 When he heard what sounded
implored the deputy to "please let like the click of a lighter, then
me finish smoking." heard someone cough, he saw Mr.
Troy Hesters,. 37, w as arrested Hesters sitting on the ground hold-
for possession of cocaine and nar- ing a glass tube stuffed with a
cotic equipment. brown wire mesh - commonlN
Deputy Erik Deloach met with called a "crack pipe - up to his
an unidentified woman who told lips.' He appeared to be lighting
him she saw, a man acting suspi- something in the pipe.
ciously enter the woods near Ninth When Dep. Deloach ordered
Street just south of South Boule- him to drop it, a puff of smoke
vard. It was about 10:43 am. came from Mr. Hesters' mouth.
The officer walked into the "Please let me finish smoking,"
woods and trw ice called out loudly, he said.
"Finish smoking what? Crack?"
"Yes. Please." .
, The officer arrested him and
& Septc~ ank asked where the pieces of crack
% %ere.
f"eners & Purifition : 've already smoked it all. I've
been here awhile."

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.Als. Sinart i/d Mr Epperson
Wed April 14
James and Valerie Swartz of
Glen St. Marn are happy to an-
nounce the marriage of their
daughter Sarah Sw.artz to Steven
Epperson. son of John and Debo-
rah Epperson of Fairfield, Va. The
couple \,ill %\ ed in the Orlando
Temple Friday morning., April 14,
20u6. Friends and family\ are invit-
ed to a ring ceremony and recep-
tion the same evening at 7 pm at
the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
ter-day Saints in Macclenny, Fla.
The bride is a graduate of Baker
County High School and Florida
Community, College of Jack-
son\ ille. She will graduate Ma, 19
from St. Leo Uninkersity with a
B.A. in Elementary Education.
She teaches first grade at Westside
Elementary.
The groom is employed at Ze-
rorez in Jackson\ ille and is a stu-
dent at Florida Communit\ Col-
lege at Jackson% ille

,'Is [T cc ,,d Ailr. Benneut
Wed April 1st
Lauren Elizabeth Treece of
Glen St. Mary and Jonathan Brett
Bennett, Sanderson. %were united in
marriage April 1. 2006 at the
Christian Fellowship Temple. The
bride is the daughter of Kurt and
Cindy Treece of Glen St. Mary,
Terry Bennett of Sanderson and
Michele Hansberger of Lawey.
Lauren is pursuing a nursing
degree and currently works at St.
SVincent's Hospital in Jacksonville.
Brett is employed at Wiremill in
Sanderson.-

Als. Canadav and Mr. Yoemans
March wedding
Pee Wee and Darlene Canada\
along with Vicki Combs. all of
NlacclennN and Mr. and Mrs.
James Yoemans are pleased to an-
nouce the marriage of their chil-
dren, Cerissa Canaday and James
Robert Yoemans.
The ceremony took place Satur-
day, March 25th. 2006 at the
Mathis House. The couple %\ill
live in Glen St. Mary.

Woman's Club
wins awards
Cheryl Lunn of the GF\\C
Woman's Club \\as named District
4 Volunteer of the \ear at the Dis-
trict 4 President's Council Meeting
at the Village improvement Asso-
ciation of Green Cove Springs,
Fla.

Conner Bea'rden
Brother born
Raygen Kinsey Bearden would
like to announce the birth of her
brother. Conner Gage who was
born March 15th. Conner weighed
7 lbs.. 13 oz.
The proud parents are Jered and
Kristy Bearden of Macclenny.
Grandparents include Marty and
Cindy Conner of Sanderson, Fla.,
and Ken and Jane Beardon of
Seneca, SC. Great grandparents
are Floyd and Jeanette Connor of
Glen St. Mary and Do\le and Pat
Gordon of Holiday. Fla.

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ToCner\ Laiiramn.,or Ili
Born March 27

Members Lane Altom. Olea
Carr, Earnestine Hicks. Marv Fin- Tristan and Tayleigh Lauramore
le. Claudine Rhoden. Mlabel iould like to announce the arrival
Brazil. Louise Whitt Frances of their brother, TommN Lau-
Frost and Nlaril'n Hodges oere in ramore I ar.
attendance. Tommn \\as born March 2-7.
The Macclenny \Woman's club 2006. weighed 7 Ibs, 4 oz. and \ as
also \\on numerous daards for its 21 inches long
community and volunteerr work. Proud parents are Tomm\ Jr.
The club's ne\t local ier.ilr. and Teresa Laurainore.. Grandpar-
ren the annual pra b ndest luDimhNre
on Thursday, April 2( at 10 am at and Tonmm and Janet Lauramore.
its clubhouse on Fifth Street. all of MNacclenn \.

C(amdiniJoi'ers
Daughter born
Austin is proud to announce the
arrival of his new� baby sister,
Camdvn Mckenzey Jowers.
She was born on March 16.
2006 at St. Vincent's Hospital.
.weighed 6 lbs.. 7 oz. and %'as 18
3,4 inches long.
The parents are Christopher
Jowers and Brands Hartley of
MNacclenny.

Family reunion
The Annual Decendants of Ellis
and Sadie Richardson Family Re-
union will be held Saturday. April
22, 2006 at Franklin and Drulene
Richardson's farm on Richardson
Road in Sanderson. Fla., begin-
ning at 11:00 am.
Please bring a covered dish.
Call Franklin Richardson at 904-
275-2001 for more information.

CANCER?
Don't go it alone
The Baker County
Cancer Support Group
First Tuesday of month
7:00 pm
Baker Counrt Health Department

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Fire ride seeks bikers,

donations for stations

The Baker County Volunteer
Fire Department is working hard
getting ready for their Third An-
nual "'Ride with Fire" motorcycle
benefit. The ride is to take place
on Saturday, May 6th. It will start
at Celebration Park in Glen St.
Mary and travel oer 75 miles,
passing by all the fire stations
throughout the count\. The cost is
$25.00 per motorcycle with rider;
passengers are an additional
$15.00. Fees include a ride i-shirt
and smoked beef dinner with live
music at the ride's finish. The ride
is fully police escorted %with
blocked intersections for the safe-
ty of the riders. For pre-registra-
tion to guarantee t-shirt size, con-
tact The Hawg Rider Store at
8161 West US 90 in Glen St
Mary.
The ride committee is looking
for donations of door prizes and
cash from local businesses. If

your donation is over $7
your business name will be
ed on the i-shirt. For a donat
any size, your name or bus
will be printed on our don
board posted at Celebration
for all the participants to see.
Riders are encouraged to
port those businesses that sp
this benefit. Please make c
payable to BCVFD. men
"Ride w ith Fire" and send t
Box 958, Macclenny. FL 3
To donate merchandise for a
prize please call 259-(
Arrangements may be ma
pick up or drop off donation
the Emergency Operations C
on US 90.
.All the profits from this
will be used to purchase fire
ing equipment. For anm addi
information call 259-8024 or
7061.

A Jacksonville man armed with
a .45 caliber handgun %'as arrested
April 10 for disorderly intoxica-
tion after he continuously and
loudly accused police of planning
to kill his dog.
John Garrett, 32, also was
charged with having an alcoholic
beverage in his vehicle.
Police him asleep in his 2004
Ford pickup on SR 228 and E.M.
Spence Road around 5:44 am.
He smelled strongly of alcohol

Cocaine relapse

i door A Macclenny woman who told
6111. police she had "relapsed on co-
de to 'caine" was arrested April 4 for
Sns at cashing stolen checks.
"enter Dlorah Raulerson, 46, was
charged w ith forgerN. a felony.
e\ent A representative from the local
fight- \' inn Dixie reported that the cor-
tional porate office had returned three
S59- checks totalling $114.76.'
The checks matched those re-
ported stolen by Johnny Sanders
of MNlcclenn\.
S I he arrest report does not sa\
ho\\ police identified Ms. Rauler-
e, son as a suspect, but they went to
her home to question her.
AI first she said everything had
been taken care of at the bank, but
she spilled the beans during the
ride to the sheriff's office.

and was slurring his words.
When asked if he knew where
he was, he replied, "Georgia."
He admitted to having been
drinking "a little."
He gave Deput) Michael Lagle
permission to search tie truck, but
when the officer asked him to re-
move his dog from inside, Mr.
Garrett went off.
"Y'all are going to kill my
[freaking] dog as soon as I get her
out of there. I know hovw this
works."
Deputy Lagle found a plastic
cup in the center console. It w as a
mixed drink. Mr. Garrett said.
He continued to sell about the
officers killing his dog and refused
to calm dow n.

dies April 4
Louise Ruth Beverlin. 77. of
Macclenny. passed avay April 4,
2006 at Baptist Medical Center.
Born January 21, 1929 in Elmira,
New, York, she was the daughter of
the late Meredith and Irene Marlatt
Speakes. She was predeceased by
her husband of 40 years. James
Be'erlin and her daughter Bonnie
Aberly.
She "was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Nlacclenn\ and
the XYZ Senior Citizen Club. She
\worked many years as a reception-
ist for Drs. Frank Kilgo and Jose
Jimenez and enjoyed watching
football and horse racing.
Mrs. Beverlin is sur\ixed bs
daughter Arlene Raulerson (Tom-
my) of Sanderson. Fla.; grandsons
Dr. Thomas Raulerson (Deborah)
of Gainsville, Fla., Matthew'
Raulerson of Jacksonville, Fla..
Adam Raulerson of Sanderson,
Fla.. Robert Aberl\ of Glen St.
Mar'. Fla., and two great grand-
Schildren. Thomas Ja. Raulerson
and Alexa Lee Raulerson.
Funeral Services were held Fri-
day. April 7, 201016 at the First Bap-
tist Church of MNacclenn with
Pastors Edsel Bone and John
Raulerson officiating. Interment
w\as at Woodlawn Cemeter\. V.
Todd Ferreira Funeral Services
" as in charge of arrangements.

Betty Clay, 71,

Manuel Deal,

of Middleburg
Funeral ser\ ices for Manuel Ja-
cob Deal, 34, of lMiddleburg, Fla.,
were held Tuesday, April 11. 2006
at Prestm ood Funeral Home
Chapel in Baldwin, Fla.
Mr. Deal was born May 2, 1972
in Jackson\ille, Fla.. and %\as the
son of Bennie Travis Deal and the
former Brendy Rub\ Collins-Deal.
He passed away April 6. 2006 at
his home in Middleburg.
He is survived by. his parents,
his wife Meredith Anne 'Meri'"
Walker-Deal; children Autumn
Faith Walker and Harle\ Deal:
brother Julian Travis Deal; sister
Janie Leanne Deal; nieces Maran-
da Padgett and Page Deal and
nephew Mason Deal.
Arrangements were handled by
Prestwood Funeral Home in Bald-
win.

Vida Lanier,

Baldwin native
Ser ices for Vida Louise Lanier
of Baldwin, Fla., were held Satur-
da\, April 8, 2006 at Grace Bap-
tist Church of Bald\% in. Pastor De-
Wa\ ne Jo%%ers officiated. Ms.
Lanier died April 5. 2006 follow-
ing a brief illness.
She w~as born December 8,
1922 in Baldw in and %kas the
daughter of the late Hassie
Renolds and former Agnes Har-
.'ev.

dies March 31
Durward Barnes Lott died at
Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensaco-
la, Florida on March 31 following
a brief illness. He was born No-
v ember 19, 1914 in Jacksonville,
Georgia and moved to Baker
Countyas a child with his family
where he lived until .2001. Mr.
Lott worked as a boy in the Tur-
pentine Camp run by his father
Willie near Sanderson. Later, he
participated in the Depression era
Civilian Conservation Camps to
help support his family. Durward
w"as a WWII veteran and as an
Army Infantr, officer, he was in-
terned as a POW in the European
theater. Following the war, he was
employed in a variety of occupa-
tions including a stint in 1940's
Alaska with a group of local men,
building the state's infrastructure.
In the 1950's. he worked as a
salesman for Glen Nursery and
eventually retired as the propri-
etor of a local aulo parts business
in 1977.
He is predeceased by his wife,
Gloria and sister, Theresa. Sur-
vivors include his sister, Claire
Sue.Coole. of Edgew\ ater. FL;
son William Loll of Shalimar, FL:
grandchildren Chauntell and
Crystal Lon of Ohio.
A pri ate memorial service
will be held in Baker ( county at a
later date.

Spring revival
-Brother Da'id Terrell will
preach a'Holy Ghost Deliverance
Revival at the Northeast Florida
Fairground located one mile north
of Callahan on Hwy N1.
The dates and times of the re-
i\ al are April 11 at 7 pm; April 12
-15 at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm daily.

dies Wednesday
Lori Lynn Whitten, 38, of Jack-
sonville, Fla., passed away on
Wednesday, April 5, 2006.
Ms. Whitten was born in Jack-
- sonville in 1967 and lived there all
her life. She lo\ed to fish, read her
Bible and attended Highlands
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her parents
Freddie Douglas and Linda Kaye
Bowen of St. George, Ga; children
Timothy Ray Belote, Jr. and
Kristin Cara Whitten of St.
George, Ga; brothers Doug Bowen
of Yulee, Fla., Matt Bowen of Fer-
nandina Beach, Fla.; sister NMarci
Dean-Warren of St. George. Ga.
Funeral services were held Sat-
urday, April 8 at 11:00 am in the
Ferreira Chapel in Macclenny.
Fla.. with the Pastor Randy Wilson
officiating. Interment followed at
Macedonia Cemetery in Macclen-
ny. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Ser-
vices were in charge of arrange-
ments.

For God so loved the world, that he
gave his only Degotten Son, that
whosoever Oelieveth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life
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75

years and

love is still going strong

BY KELLEY LANNIGAN
Press staff
John and Mae Chesser of
Macclenny celebrated their 75th
wedding anniversary last Saturday
during a party given at their home
by friends and family. A catered
meal under outdoor tents featured
chicken, beef, potatoes, baked
beans and a special anniversary
cake. Another celebration for the
long time couple was .hosted by
their church on Sunday.
In a recent interview, Chesser,
96, said that the hardest job he e\ er
had to do was asking Mae's father
for her hand in marriage.
"I was afraid he'd say no and he
did," Chesser said. "He said she
%was too young. But eventually I
did marry her in Lake Butler in
1931."
Chesser first seriously noticed
the girl who would become his
wife when she would walk past his

house on the way to church.
Mrs. Chesser fondly looks at her
husband with her large, blue eyes
and smiles.
"He's been so good to me," she
says. "He has treated me the best
anyone ever has. And he has such a
good mind, even at his age. I
admire that."
The Chessers both agree that
marriage and life have been about
taking things one day at a time.
"I developed a philosophy long
ago." says Chesser. "-1 decided that
if I got married, I'd stay married. If
I joined the church, I stay w ith the
church and so on. I've approached
most things that way through my
life."
The Chessers hase seen many
changes in the area o\er the years.
Mr. Chesser has fond memories of
swimming at Vonn's Washhole on
the Little St. Mary's River.
"I think all the new growth
around Macclenny is exciting,"

Phtroet', Kue,, Lar nnan

Rocking

Chair

Corner
Seniors will be enjoying an
Easter celebration this Wednesday
with d the Macclenny United
* Methodist Church. E\ernone will
mee t'htrie 'h-urch'at 9:00 a.m. on
Wednesday. April 12. for the annu-
al Easier Egg Hunt The Senior
Center will be closed on Friday.
April 14, 2006.
COA staff are sponsoring an
.. Easter coloring contest. Seniors
have been working on entries for
the contest, which will be judged
Thursday, April 13. The best of the
bunch will receive a special Easter
basket prepared by COA staff.
Interior painting is now in
progress in the upstairs offices, so
watch out for wvet paint. Everything
is looking great!
The Council on Aging is in dire
need of a Baker County representa-
tive for the SHINE program. This is
a national program charged %with
"Serving the . Health Insurance
Needs of the Elderly." Excellent
training will be provided for a qual-
ified volunteer, with out of town
travel and overnight lodging paid
by the program. Interested parties
should call 259-2223, extension
222 for more information.

says Mrs. Chesser. "I'm looking
forward to all the changes."
The Chessers look forward, as
always, to spending time with their
two sons. grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
"I just like being home," Mrs.
Chesser said.

Board meeting
The Baker Soil and Water Con-
servation District Board will meet
on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at
Taylor'd Barbeque from 12:00 un-
til 1:00 p.m. The public is invited
to attend.
For individuals with disabili-
ties requiring special accommoda-
tions, please contact the Baker
Soil and Water Conservation Of-
fice at 259-2716 at least 5 work-
ing days prior to the program in
order for proper consideration to
be given to the request. For TDD
service, call the Florida Relay
Service Center at: 711.

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"Look at that,. Kelley. Is that
not gorgeous?" I said to my wife
as I pointed at the television set.
"Of course it is. It's Augusta,"
she replied, walking out of the
room with absolutely no interest
in what was happening on the
television screen.
It was, of course, the Augusta
National Golf Club, home of the
Masters, the only golf tournament
that I actually sit down and watch.
I'm not a golf fan on most oc-
casions. I enjoy walking the TPC
course at Sawgrass. I was there
for a practice round before the
Players Championship and had a
great time. Golf is one of thGse
sports where you can actually get
uip close to the athletes. On some
of the early holes you can stand
ten feet away and listen to them
talking and joking with each other
and their caddies.
Watching golf on television,
however, has all the appeal of
watching grass grow. Even a
close, exciting match is inter-
minable. It's worse than profes-
sional football in its delays.

I can't really put my
finger on why I enjoy,
watching the Masters.
Even when I'm busy-
Ill try to block off a
few hours on Sunday
afternoon to watch
the final round.

A player hits a ball and then
has to walk 200 yards to hit it
again. In the mean time, they
switch to other golfers I've never
heard of before I get to see my
guy hit again five or ten minutes
later.
I cai't really put my finger on
why I enjoy watching the Mas-
ters. Even when I'm busy like I
was this weekend, I'll try to block
off a few hours on Sunday after-
noon to watch the final round.,
It wasn't particularly exciting
this year. Phil Mickelson led the
whole afternoon, and only when.
playing partner Fred Couples had
a birdie attempt on the 14th to cut
it to a one-stroke lead was there
any drama. But Couples missed
the putt and the drama was gone.
Tiger Woods made a surge late
in the day and you can never
count him out. But Tiger unchar-
acteristically bogeyed the 17th to
put him out of contention.
I still watched. The course is
just so gorgeous and subtly.
treacherous. It looks like a lot of
other layouts and its final holes
are par 4s but they are very de-
ceptive. At Sawgrass, a golfer
knows he has the island green on
the 17th and the 18th with its fair-
way as slim as a fashion model.
Augusta is more elegant in its
difficulty. Its earlier holes are
more challenging and so when
you approach the final two a
golfer might just relax and his ap-
proach shot will roll forever.
One of the ironies of Mickel-
son's second green jacket is that
he missed a gimme putt on 18 to
remove a lot of the celebratory air
of his win. But even that didn't
diminish Tiger Woods helping
him into that green sport coat.
There are more expensive and
beautiful trophies, but only the
World Cup trophy, the Super
Bowl trophy and Lord Stanley's
Cup are more recognizable.
I'm a sucker for tradition.
Maybe that's why I watch.
It beats watching my grass
grow.

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BY MICHAEL RINKER
Press Sports
The Lady Wildcats lost 9-0 at
West Nassau Tuesday night, man-
aging just one hit against one of
the state's best pitchers.
The loss drops their record to
3-17 with one regular season
game remaining - at home April
13 against Fernandina Beach. .
The team's seniors - Kassie
Crews, Brittany Hall and Shannon
Nickles - will be recognized in a
ceremony prior to the game,
which starts at 6 pm.
It will be the Cats' last opportu-
nity to win at home this season,
where they are 0-10.
They are. 2-8 in district play,
entering the playoffs as a sixth
seed and scheduled to play

Suwannee County April 1S in
Starke at 5 pm. They beat the
Bulldogs in Li'e Oak on March 3.
The Cats were overmatched in.
Tuesday's game against West Nas-
sau and its star pitcher Katie
Lawrence. a two-time all-state se-'
lection who has a scholarship to .
Stetson Universit.
The only blemishes on her per-
formance came in the fourth in-
ning when she gave up a leadoff
single to Brittany Hinson and a
one-out \\alk to Kassie Crews.
She closed out the inning, how-.
ever, striking out Tiffany Smith
and Nickles, two of her 11 strike-,
outs in the game.
Lawrence also went two for
three at the plate, including a
home run and two runs batted in.
The Warriors jumped out to a

five-run lead in the first, inning
thanks to fiv'e Cats' error-..
The only earned runs West
Nassau scored were on
Lao rence's two-run blast in the
fourth.
In the Cats previous game, they
lost 5-3 to visiting Columbia
County April 6 despite a two-run
homer b\ Kassie Crews and a sol-
id pitching performance by
Tiffan' Smith.
The Tigers scored a pair of runs
in the fifth inning to break open a
tie game.
The Cats had a chance to close
the gap in the sixth, but Nickles
was thrown out at home and
Crews was cut down trying to
steal third.
Smith gave up just one earned
run in six innings.

Several Wildcats heading for regionals
,The Baker High track team did well at us district meet Aprl 10 at Fort White High
School. The 4 x 800 meter relav team shown above (Blake Rowan, Wll Fletcher, Kyle
Wray, coach Ron Lee, and Luke Kennedy) won the district championship. Kennedy also
advances to regionals on the strength of his second place finish in the 1600 meters, while :-
Fletcher also moves on with a third place in the 800 meters. Also heading for regionals,
which will be held April 21 at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, are the girls' 4 x 100
meter relay team of Ciera Thompson, Mary Dugger. Kendra Jones and Andrea Jackson.
Thompson also advances in the long jump. "Coach Lee and I really want to thank our
kids - and their parents for their support," head coach Charles Ruise said Tuesday.
"The kids continued to work hard to become better student-athletes, stepping it up each
year. We really appreciate them."

Cats lose to Santa Fe after pair of wins

BY MICHAEL RINKER
Press Sports
The Wildcats baseball team
pulled itself out of a late-season
tailspin with two victories last
week, but fell at Santa Fe Tuesday
night.
Details weren't available at
press time, but according to the
Gainesville Sun sports depart-
ment, the Cats lost 3-2.
I Between the Tuesday night's
game and March 17, when Santa
Fe beat the Cats at the Baker High
field, the Raiders won just two of
11 games.
With the loss, the Cats' record
dropped to 14-9 with four games
remaining in the regular season. ,
The district tournament begins
April 24.
In the week leading up to the
Santa Fe game, the Cats racked up
wins against Middleburg on: April
6 and Ridgeview April 10.
Prior to that, however, they'd
lost six of eight.
Matt Wilson played, key roles

run of the game on. a bunt and run,
with J.D. Milton scoring in the top
of the first.
The Cats beat the Panthers both
times they played them this sea-,
son.
Against Middleburg at home,
the Cats fell behind 3-0 in the first
inning, but came back to tie the
game 5-5.
Wilson again came through
with a two-out bunt that scored
the go-ahead run as the Cats went
on to win 8-5.
Pitcher Jarrell Rodgers recov-
ered from the shaky start to pick
up the win.
The Cats' next game is April 12
at home against Hawthorne. It is
Senior Night, with the team's
eight seniors being honored prior
to the 7 pmi game.
After that, they host Columbia
County April 17 with game time
at 6 pm.
The Cats then close out their
regular season at Hamilton Coun-
ty April 20.

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A Middleburg runner slides under the tag of third baseman Matt Wilson.

Coming up at the

of Florida's First Coast

Membership
Appreciation
Day
We encourage all members to
come by the YMCA April 14. We
\\ ill provide all members with
refreshments in the lobby. Stop in,
work out, have some refreshments,
and be APPRECIATED!

New Group Excercise
Classes
Can't make some of the classes
you would like? The YMCA has
added some classes for members
just like you. A new Kickboxing
class will be taught on Mondays
from 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm. This is a
fun-filled, energetic class that will
whip you into shape. Kickboxing
is also offered Fridays from 10:00
am - 10:45 am. Killer Calisthenics
is being offered Mondays,
Wednesday and Fridays from
6:30 am - 7:15 am for all early-
bird members.

YMCA Boot Camp
Registration has begun for the
next session of Boot Camp. Fees
apply if you are a graduate of The
Baker County YMCA Boot Camp
you will receive $5 off. The next
session begins April 24.

YMCA Focus Group
Want to get in on the new growth
and expansion of your YMCA?
Join our Focus Group and let your
opinions be heard. Please contact
Membership Director Anna Lewis.
"Share the Y"
Scholarships Available
The YMCA offers financial aid
scholarships for families, adults,
teens, and youth to be able to
enjoy membership, sports, day
camp, programs, and much more!
Come by today to apply at the
YMCA front desk.
For more information,
caU the YMNICA at 259-0898.

Macclenny's Billy J. Gaines Sr. has been named one of the top 60 golf
teaching professionals by the World Golf Teachers. Federation, which has
17,000 members in 35 nations.
He was one of 26 in the United States.
Gaines is the only one in the group who teaches "natural golf," an instruc-
tional style.
He currently teaches at five Florida courses: Cecil Field Golf Course, St.
Augustine Shores Golf Club, QuincY Golf& Country Club, in Quincy, Harbor
Hills Golf & Country Club in Lady Lake, and Cross Creek Driving Range &
Par 3 in Tallahassee.

The Baker County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf tourna-
ment May 5 at Panther Creek in Jacksonville.
The 555 entry fee covers greens fees, cart, buffet lunch; gifts and prizes.
The Chamber is also. selling corporate'and hold sponsorships. Call 259.6433
for derails.
The field ill be limited to the first 72 to register. The rain date is May 19.

SCHEDULE
April 12
Bov s baseball hosts Hawthome on Senior Night, 7 pm
(It's also Little League Night; all those in uniform and accompanied by
their parents will be admitted free.)
April 1
Softball hosts Femandina Beach on Senior Night, 6 pm
Boys baseball at Union County, 7 pm
Boys and girls tennis hosts Bradford County, 3 pm
April 17
Boys baseball hosts Columbia County, 6 pm
Tennis districts begin at The Bolles School
April 18
Softball %ersus Su%%annee County at districts in Starke, 5 pm

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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, April 13, 2006 Page Eleven

Lady Wildcats v. Columbia County i

Baker County High School

April 6, 2006

Clock-i tsic from right:
Cats' star Kassie Crews signs a scholarship
offer from FCCJ as her parents Gordon and
Marcheta, and the school's coach, Jami
Friedman-Lind, look on.
The night before, Crews is congratulated by
BCHS coach Cheryl Nunn after a two-run
homer against the Tigers.
Brittany Gray wails for the throw as second
baseman Brittany Hansen backs her up. The
ball would nick the runner's shoulder and
carom into foul territory.
Catcher Heather High reaches for the ball as
the Tiger's runner bears down on her. The
collision knocked the ball loose and High out
of the game.

A The following activities are
i scheduled in Baker County
schools for the week of April
C 17-21. This listing may be in-
complete and subject to change
without notice.

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and more
By Jared Wilkerson
I have some exciting news for
those of us who just love to
spend hours upon hours reading
mountains of development ap-
plications, building permits, and
environmental impact estima-
tions! And for the rest of you.
I've got a good little heads up
on a new oes
. project

ing its ..
: rounds th .
throughout
our local
planning
d e p ar t -
- ments and
will most
likely be
hitting the Jaired L-lAerson. Reator
streets in
Sa couple of years...
Adrian Development Group
hailing from Coral Gables. Flori-
da along with Prosser Hallock.
Inc. of Jacksonville has chosen
Baker County as the site of a
new planned DRI.
W hat's a DRI? DRI stands
for Development of Regional Im-
pact and more or less means
that if all goes well with the ap-
plication process and no one
finds a nest -of-spotted owls
along U.S. Highway 90 just west
of Glen St Mary in the next year
or so, then there's going to be a
lot of construction going on dur-
ing the next fifteen years in that
area.
Anthony Robbins, a senior
planner for Prosser Hallock,
spent last Wednesday morning
meeting with members of local
planning departments and vari-
ous interest groups to explain
the size, scope and purpose of
the new DRI which is currently
slated to be called Cedar Creek.
According to the pre-applica-
tion documents for the develop-
ment, the land mass involved is
projected to contain approxi-
mately 3,012 acres (shown on
maple and will provide for nearly
5,500 nev. residences com-
,posed of single family homes,
town homes, condominiums.
and workshop style apartments.
The concept of adding anoth-

planned for west of Glen

er string of newly built homes residents of Baker County. Most of the subdivisions and
and planned communities to the However, this new development neighborhoods being built right
area is an idea that is quicl.l\ will be unlike anything our citi- now in our area are simple in
becoming nothing new to the zens have seen up to date. comparison to a DRI. The

builders come in, get a few hun-
dred permits for homes worked
out, pave the roads, build the
homes, add in an amenities
center here and there in the
nicer subdivisions, dedicate the
roads back to the county and
off they go to the next area.
Cedar Creek is much more in-
volved than that.
Adrian Development Group's
plan will be a bit more like a
whole other city along the north-
ern edge of Highway 90. Cedar
Creelk will not only be full of
houses, it will also include
recreational parks, nature trails.
bike paths, convenience stores,
and over half a million square
feet of retail shopping outlets,
office spaces, and industrial
centers: even two new schools
are projected to be built on the
site - one elementary and one
middle.
"This project is being sought
in order to provide Baker County
residents a complete lifestyle
that affords the quality of life we
all strive to live - - the ability to
live and work in the same neigh-

borhood, easy access to parks
and educational facilities and
commercial services within
walking distance," according to
Prosser Hallock, Inc.
The application documents
stress the importance of the
Cedar Creek development in
terms of the employment oppor
tunities it will bring to Bakei
County over the coming years.
Obviously, 500,000 square feel
of retail centers and offices will
require a lot of warm bodies to
man them, in addition to a one-
million square-foot business
park.
Also, Prosser Hallock's plans
for the development point out
the added benefit of having
many of the facilities for which
Baker residents currently must
drive to either Jacksonville or
Lake City located right here in
our own backyard.
The plans are projected to be-
gin construction in 2008 if all
goes well with the approval
process, which will include in
puts from various agencies
(See Page 2)

THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, March 9, 2006 Section B - Page Two

DRI planned for Glen

(From Page 1)
such as the Florida Department
of Transportation, Division of
Forestry, The. Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commis-
sion, The Baker County Fire De-
partment, local law enforce-
ment and the Baker CoLunty
Chamber of Commerce.
The current plans call for
three distinct phases of devel-
opment, each spanning a five
year period adding almost
2,000 homes and 150,000
square feet of retail space dur-
ing each phase. .
In 2023, we should all be
able to enjoy the total benefits
.of our community's first full-on
planned development.
Having looked over all of the
available plans in minute detail,
Cedar Creek looks like it will be
a great addition to the Baker
County landscape.
Don't call up the moving com-
pany just yet, though...Cedar
Creek is still in the very early

portion of the application
process. Environmental studies
still have to be completed. Traf-
fic impact assessments cover-
ing a five-mile radius from the

entrances of the development
are planned, but not yet begun.
And each department listed
above will no doubt have their
own suggestions and possible

Objections that will alter Adrian.
Development Group's plans
somewhat over the coming
years.

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Seventy Acres- $2,500 per acre. Moccasin
Creek. Like to hunt and fish, call us about this
land in the country $175,000
Commer "9n St. Mary.
Excellen access to
2 lots on US 90- in Glen St. Mary with build-
ing. Excellent business opportunity. Has waler
& sewer. Currently rented at $1100/month.
$305,000
Well & Septic Tank on 1.90 acres. Lot just
right for your mobile home. Convenient loca-
tion. REDUCED! $32,000
Vacant " ; - . location,
close to '
Excellent commercial corner lot. East
Macclenny Avenue, .92 acres. $200,000.

THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, April 13, 2006 Section B - Page Three

March land sales recorded

The following land transac-
tions were recorded in the Bak-
er County courthouse the
month of March. Values are de-
rived from documentary
stamps. Many descriptions are
by S(ection) T(ownship)
R(ange). If acreage or price are
not listed, none were indicated
in the documents.

FLORIDA LISTINGS-
Sanderson
5.79 acres zoned RCMH-.5 can be subdivided into one unit per 1/2 acre
with well and septic with approved plat and installation of paved road into
subdivision. Owner financing with 20% down. $230,000,
Murray Hill/Lakeshore
Commercial building with 3004 SF that could be rented to 3 tenants.
$450,000. Commercial 2 story, 3153 SF building that can accommodate
3 tenants. $350,000.
A little piece of heaven on the St. Mary's River
Don't miss this opportunity. A pristine river lot with a 2/2 all Cypress
home sitting from the woods
of the earth. oring, redwood
counter tops. , walk-in pantry,
too many features to st inrus a Home nee oeished and buyer
will pay $3000 towards finishing 2nd BR and BA. Price a bargain at
$189,900.

I'er' Clean 3BR/2BA on .77 acre.
This 1995 14x66 singlewide mobile
home has been cleaned & freshly
painted. Located on a paved road and
ready to mo\e in. Nice area on
Nludlake Rd. Affordable at $64,900.

A Little Bit of History! This 2.4-45 sf house was built circa 1910 and also has
a separate commercial building on the lot (right). The home may be renovated
for offices, retail, restaurant or any other use allowed in a Commercial General
Zone. Lot size is 99' \ 215' with lots of potential for two separate businesses.
99' frontage on US Hwy. 90 and 215' frontage on First Street. $495,000

.icer] -acrte lot ii .Keaten Bekich. Fie
minutes to Gulf of Mexico. This lot can
be used for mobile homes or site built
homes. Priced for quick sale $69,900.
Bring the kids and their horses. 14.88
nice acres. Part ha \ field and part wood-
ed w ith small creek and catfish pond. 3
BR/.12 BA doublewvide NIH with extra
hookup for a second MNIH and two extra
Sells. Cont enient to Jacksonville.
Located on NNW 216th Street in La\w te.
Priced at $179,000.
Commercial Lot - 14.000 sq. ft. 1011 ft.
frontage on SR 121. Located between
Waffle House and Da\','s Inn. adjacent to
1-10. $125,.000.
Building Lot. conveniently located
between Glen St. Mar\ and Macclennm.
This heavily wooded lot is restricted to
site built homes onl\. "/ acre + priced at
$34.900.
Nice 3 BR/1 BA frame home with new
vinyl sidingand CH/A. Recently remod-
eled and ready to move into. Located on
TonV Gi ens Road in Sanderson on 1
acre. $4M.6.0-Reduced to $125.000.

12078 S12 Noh Macclenny * 259-4828 0,:",---: "

Bring on the Investors!
.43 acre comer lot, zoned commercial, entry from East Blvd. and road
frontage on SR 90. Pre-determined, pre-approved for a 5400 sq ft build-
ing plus 1086 sq ft for paved area. No Wedands! Permit determination in
hand for a mini-storage. Incredible investment potential in the City of
Macclenny. Only $165,000. Seller il do owner financing with 20%
doun or bring a cash ofler and we can negotiated.
WI'sljacksonville
8.35 acres with 1400 SF brick home that was not completed. Some fram-
ing and electric have been done. Septic and well on property but are not
guaranteed to work. There is a pond on the property and is zoned for
livestock. Has chain link fencing. Reduced! $524;,9000
Interlachen Lake Access
.22 acre lot in Interlachen with access to beautiful Lake Grandin. Very few
of these lots are left. Most have been purchased by investors. $15,000
Cozy, Comfy & Affordable
Don't miss this 4/2, 2052 sq ft, DWMH on 1.18 of serene, scenic acres.
This home is in immaculate condition, wwc, linoleum wood floors, huge
open floor pl P � ' � 4 m, wide open
kitchen wth 1 i j I�L- piece is the back
covered'patio backyard com-
plete with a fully stocked pond, nice trees and even more space to grow.
Only $106,900. Priced to sell fast and easy! This piece also has some
commercial prospect to it, but you have to see it to appreciate.

GEORGIA LISTAGS-
WOWI Can't beat this beauty!
Brand new home, 1400 SF, 3/2 on large city lot in St. George, GA. Just
completed with new everything! Nice high vaulted ceilings, beautiful light'
fixtures, brand new stainless steel kitchen appliances, wood cabinets,
inside laundry, huge open living room with vinyl wood floors. WWC
throughout, close to schools and Florida border. This home is immacu-
late and is priced to show once and sell! $137,400 Don't sit and think
you're reading wrong...you're not...it just won't be here next week when
you do call. Call today for your showing!! ONILY $137,4000

FEATURED LISTING
St. Mary's River Bluff
Gorgeous 4BR/2BA Fleetwood on 2.56 acres of beautifully landscaped
property. Large open floor
plan with vaulted cathedral
ceilings, formal DR & LR plus
a great room. Jacuzzi tub with
separate shower in enormous .
master bath. New privacy fenc-
ing in a home that looks & feels brand new. Just north of the FL/GA line
in walking distance of the St. Mary's River. Don't miss all this value for
only $129,900.

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WHITEHEAD EROS, INC )LAKE CITY LOGISTICS, INC.
OTR DRIVERS NEEDED
Go through Home several times most weeks.
Home most weekends. Personalized dispatching
that comes from only dispatching 25 trucks at
our location here in Starke. Vacation pay, Safety
Bonus up to $1,200 per ye3r. Driver of the Year
; bonus, and driver recruitment bonuses. Blue
Cross Blue Shield medical and dental Insurance.
.1 Need 2 years of experience and a decent driving
j ' " record.
CALL JIM OR DEBBIE LAWRENCE AT
- -.. 904-368-0777 or 1-888-919-8898

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Count) Manager, Baker County, FL (population 24,000). "Preparing Our Future - Preserning Our Past" are the words
on the County's seal and truly describe the challenges facing this historically rural and anractive north Florida county.
Covering almost 600 square miles and located 30 minutes west of lacksoimlle on Interstate 10, the area's population
is poised to increase dramatically. Communities nearer the metropolitan Jacksonville areas are largely built-out, so
development is moving West. In fact, the Board of County Commissioners recently considered a developer's petition to
build 5,500 homes on 3,000 acres. The challenge for many years to come will be preserving the hometown pride and
character of this friendly community in the face of development.

Wiih growth will come change, and to remain a self-sustaining community, the County must ensure the optimum mix
of residential/commercial/industrial land uses so its residents can live, work and play within its boundaries. With over
500 miles of dirt roads, improving the transportation infrastructure will be critical. Water and sewer services are lim-
ited and provided by the city of Macclenny. They will need to be supplemented to support growth. The fire depart-
ment is almost exclusively volunteers and the county's current staff of 85 and budget of $21 million will have to
increase to support the additional services growth will demand.

The County Commission has been stable. It is composed of five members who must reside in their districts, but who
are elected at-large and serves staggered four-year terms. The group is forward thinking and recognizes the need to
prepare for growth, to be ready to deal with developers and to ensure that the county's growth serves the long-term
interests of all residents. While the Commissioners do not agree on everything and frequently express strong opinions,
meetings are conducted in a collegial, professional, and respectful manner.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of achievement and at least five years of progressively more responsible
public sector experience in a high growth area. He/she will be personable, people oriented, friendly and open to the
public, and will be someone with a common-sense approach to government. However, he/she will also be a "tough as
nails" negotiator, fair and reasonable, and someone who will effectively represent the county's interests when dealing
with developers and other parties. Financial management skills are also critical because the county's millage rate is
already at 8.96. He/she will be creative, honest, a strong communicator, and have strong ethical standards. A
Bachelor's degree is preferred, but applicable experience will be considered and may be substituted, Expertise and
experience in utilities will be a significant plus. Salary DOQ, but the range is approximately $60,000 to $100,000.
Forward resume to Recruit23@cb-asso.com before April 28, 2006. Mailed and faxed resumes will not be accepted.
Questions should be addressed to Colin Baenziger of Colin Baenziger & Associates at (561) 793-2624. Under the
Florida Public Records Act, all resumes are subject to public disclosure. The County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and minorities are encouraged to apply Veteran's preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law,
and the submission of a DD-214 is required. Residency in the County is required.

Notice to Readers
All real estate advertising in this newspa-
per is subject to the Fair Housing Act
which makes it illegal to advertise "any
.reference. limitation or discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex, handi-
cap, familiar status or national origin, or
an intention, to make any such prefer-
ence, limitation or discrimination " Famil
ial status includes cnhidren under the age
of 18 Ining with parents or legal custoO,-
ans, pregnant women and people secur
ing customd of children under 18
This newspaper will not knowingly accept
anr advertising for real estate wicn is in
violation of me law. Our readers are here.
by informed inal all dwellings advertised
in tins newspaper are available on an
eQual opportunity oasis. To complain of01
discnminaiiori, call HuD toii free at 1-800.
669-9777. The toll free telephone number
for the hearing impaired is 1.800 927.
9275.
2003 doublewide, 3 BR, 2 BA, 1680
SF on 1 acre, all new appliances,
$89,500. 904-408-9515 or 904-626.
2612. 3,.2tfc
City Lot. South Boulevard. Macclen-
ny. Appraised at $19,000; asking
$17,900. Financing available. 759-
5734. 3. 2tfc
Choice empty lot in Copper Creek
subdivision, approximately .70 acre,
backs to protected lands, $67K.
259-5764 or cell 334-3037.4,'6.13p
3 BR, 2 BA brick home on large city
lot. house is 5 years old & mainte
nance free, large garage & privacy
fence, $160,000. Call after 4:00 pm
2596794. 4.6-13p
Land & mobile home, 3 BR, 2 BA,
1',, acres. 904-591-2916 cell or
653-1656 home. ask for Terry.4,'13p

The Waggoners Trucking-Established 1951
Now Recruiting drivers for our SE Auto Transport Division.
Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL,
1 year and 100K verifiable OTR miles.
Stable work history and clean MVR is a must.
Great Pay, Great Benefits',Matching 401K.
Contact Susan or John at (866) 413-3074 EOE

DEAN, OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS,
Responsible for operation and curriculum development of
occupational/vocational education programs that enhance economic
development of five-county area. Duties include preparation and admin-
istration of budgets. Master's degree in appropriate area, plus 3 years
experience with vocational educational programs.
Salary: $85,000 annually, plus benefits. Application and materials must
arrive by April 30, 2006 for guaranteed consideration.
Complete position details and application available on the web at:
www.lakecitycc.edu
College application required. Also provide photocopies of transcripts.
All foreign transcripts/degrees must be submitted
with an official translation and evaluation.

Inquiries: Human Resource Development
Lake City Community College
149 SE College Place
Lake City, FL 32025